Parents need to know that this wholesome series is family entertainment at its finest. The show's historical setting (post-Civil War Colorado) lets viewers step back in time to see how issues like politics, gender roles, and race relations were handled then, and there are plenty of opportunities to relate what you observe in the show to how those same issues stand today. Personal empowerment is central to the show, as are strong family values like responsibility, honesty, compassion, and respect. Changing gender and family roles are examined in a thoughtful manner. This series is suitable for most of the family, although young kids may need some explanations about the discrepancies between what they see and what they're used to life being like.